Private Client Associate
- Recruiter
- JMC Legal CVDB
- Location
- England, Hampshire, Basingstoke
- Salary
- £45000.00 - £52000.00 per annum + Excellent Benefits
- Posted
- 14 Nov 2019
- Closes
- 27 Nov 2019
- Ref
- BBBH18601
- Contact
- Joe Bryant
- Job Title
- Solicitor
- Practice Area
- Private Client
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
This innovative, rapidly expanding Top 100 UK firm are looking to further strengthen their Basingstoke office.
Once considered a leading UK firm, they have now developed an international presence in which they are looking to expand further. The firm have changed significantly over the past 5 years including a recent merger which now sees them as an "entirely different beast".
They have a put a definitive and ambitious strategy in place to expand further and therefore seeking the best Lawyers to join them in this exciting time.
The firm are now in a period of strengthening their domestic and international presence so with this significant growth planned, there are a number of very exciting opportunities on offer. This growth is exemplified by the recent opening of another UK office and a 5-year plan to open further international offices including; Berlin, Amsterdam and Boston to complement their existing specialist sectors.
The Firm
Although this leading international firm are in the process of considerable expansion, they have an enviable culture which they will maintain, and can provide an environment which is far less hierarchical and more relaxed than most City firms of their size.
You will find the overriding ethos of the firm friendly and collaborative which is evident through the Partners being very receptive to their teams and genuinely enjoy being hands on to assist in training and providing advice to complex questions ensuring their team are trained up to be the very best in their chosen specialist field.
They have attracted and secured some of the best legal talent over the past 24 months from leading UK and International firms, they put this success down to their enviable culture and genuine progression prospects they offer; this also means they have very high staff retention rates with many Partners starting off at the firm as trainees.
A key benefit of joining this leading Top 100 UK firm is their ability to offer flexible and agile working through the structure and processes they currently have in place; they also provide a comprehensive benefits package and competitive discretionary bonus scheme.
The Role
Regarded as one of the best firms in the UK for private wealth, you will be joining a multinational firm with a strong focus on HNW individuals and a reputation for some of the highest quality work on the market. The Private Wealth team is a force to be reckoned with 14 fee earners and 7 partners, most with an element of international experience.
You will be providing expert advice on…
- Wealth structuring and succession planning
- Contentious probate and trust issues
- Trust private client and family governance considerations
- Financial planning
Requirements
- You will be a Private Wealth Associate 2+ PQE from a reputable practice and an excellent educational background as well. There isn't an upper limit on PQE as the firm is recruiting across all levels.
- You will have broad experience in Private Wealth work, but experience with HNW individuals is preferred.
- You should have a good technical knowledge
- You should have a good billings history in recent times
- Salary is above market rate and negotiable depending on your level of PQE
This is an excellent opportunity for a Private Wealth Associate 2+ PQE to join this growing Top 200 practice based in their Basingstoke office.